What to Plant in June
Dallas, TX · Zone 8a
Last frost: Mar 10
Frost-free days: 255
The garden is established and growing fast. Focus on succession planting, keeping up with watering, and starting fall-season crops indoors if your first frost comes early.
June at a Glance
Indoor
Transplant
Direct Sow
Start Indoors 13
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sunflower
Feb 1 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Squash
Feb 8 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
45–65 days
Zucchini
Feb 8 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
45–60 days
Cucumber
Mar 9 – Jun 30
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
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Basil
Mar 17 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Okra
Mar 17 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Brussels Sprouts
May 24 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Transplant 25
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Kale
Jan 1 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 1 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Lavender
Jan 24 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Oregano
Jan 24 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 24 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Jan 24 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Jan 24 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 24 – Sep 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Sunflower
Feb 22 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Squash
Mar 1 – Jul 31
1 per sq ft
45–65 days
Tomato
Mar 1 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
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Zucchini
Mar 1 – Jul 31
1 per sq ft
45–60 days
Cucumber
Apr 1 – Jul 23
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
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Eggplant
Apr 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Pepper
Apr 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
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Melon
Apr 9 – Jun 23
½ per sq ft
70–90 days
Okra
Apr 24 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Watermelon
Apr 24 – Jun 23
¼ per sq ft
70–90 days
Basil
May 1 – Aug 31
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Direct Sow 9
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Beet
Jan 1 – Jun 15
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Carrot
Jan 1 – Jun 23
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
Garlic
Jan 1 – Nov 8
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
Radish
Jan 1 – Dec 31
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Jan 1 – Jun 15
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Potato
Feb 1 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
70–150 days
Dill
Mar 9 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
40–60 days
Beans (Bush)
Mar 9 – Jul 31
9 per sq ft
50–60 days
Corn
Mar 9 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
June Gardening Tips
- Start Cucumber, Squash, Zucchini indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Corn, Beans (Bush), Carrot straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
- Water deeply but less often to encourage deep root growth. Morning watering reduces disease risk.
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